At UFC 261, the Middleweight Fight on the card between Chris Weidman & Uriah Hall didn’t go nearly as long as anyone could have expected. Just 17 seconds into the fight, Weidman threw a leg kick at Hall, and something went horribly wrong. His leg would snap, and he crumbled to the mat. The fight was quickly ended, with Hall named the winner by TKO.
Uriah Hall Spoke Following The Fight With Chris Weidman
As Weidman was stretchered out, Hall would speak about what just went down, saying the following.
“I’ve got nothing but respect for Chris Weidman … He’s truly one of the best. It’s a crazy story, that he was the first man I fought that defeated me [in 2010], that introduced me to fear. I didn’t know what fear was. Then we went different paths. He was the first person to defeat Anderson in the UFC, and I was the last. It’s crazy how we ended up here again. I wanted to put on a great performance, but man, I feel so bad. I hope he’s OK. I wish his family well.”
The injury was deemed a broken leg, and according to a post from his wife on Instagram, his surgery was successful, putting him on the road to recovery.
UFC Legend Anderson Silva Chimes In
Another fighter who was sure to comment was Anderson Silva. Silva suffered the same freak injury to Weidman in a fight seven years ago, and had the following to say. “My deepest and most sincere sentiments champ. Have faith, I wish you a speedy recovery. In this moment I wish you and your family light, love and knowledge. To the fans of the sport, please respect this moment of this incredible warrior and let’s wish that he is 100% very recovered soon. May God bless you and your family.”
The fact that this injury happened to Weidman after it happened to Silva seven years ago is something you can’t make up or plan. Just two freak accidents that show just how unpredictable the world of MMA can be.
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